Motion in a Circle Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Angular displacement ( theta)
A
Theta = distance travelled / radius
2
Q
Angular speed (w)
A
w= angular displacement / time
3
Q
Linear speed - V
A
Linear speed - V = rw
= radius * angular speed
4
Q
Centripetal Acceleration - a
A
a= V^2/ r
= rw^2
5
Q
Centripetal force - F
A
F= mrw^2
= mv^2 / r